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Fishing Report for May 19 2015
Chinook fishing has been good all week offshore in 500 to 800 feet of water, and inshore off Neck Point.
read more...Solar power to the Commons!
With funding in place and the 40 solar panels sitting in the goat barn, the Commons is ready to engage the Gabriola community in two new exciting projects which will feed the sun’s energy into the Commons’ electrical network.
read more...New signs installed at entrances to Haven Woods
Trail license signed with GaLTT last summer allows the public to freely enjoy the trails on private land.
read more...Cyclists asking drivers to be patient; share the road responsibly
With this coming weekend being the May Long, islanders are likely to see an increase in both motor vehicle traffic and bicycle traffic on Gabriola roads.
read more...Fishing Report for May 5 2015
The Silva Bay Salmon Derby is in its normal slot, Father’s Day weekend, June 20 and 21. Tickets are now on sale at Silva Bay Marina and Page’s Resort.
read more...Fishing Report for May 5 2015
Chinook fishing is coming on strong. The numbers are higher off the Fingers, but fishing in 600 to 900 feet of water straight out from Silva Bay has been productive the past week.
read more...Solar footprint of Gabriola growing
With one quick delivery, GabEnergy has increased the solar footprint on Gabriola by another 25.5 kW for a grand total of 94 kW.
read more...Name the newest GERTIE bus!
You may have heard via the Island Grapevine that the GERTIE fleet has expanded to include a 24- seat handi-dart style bus, and it’ll be ready to roll as soon as we – with your help – give it a name.
read more...Fishing Report for April 28 2015
Chinook fishing has picked up, with most anglers bringing home fish in the 10 to 15 pound size category. Offshore, Fingers (at the Humps), Entrance and the Flat Tops in the 600 to 900 foot depth are the target zones. Downrigger depths run 120 to 180 feet.
read more...No private life for the public servant
April 21 Editorial
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